Located inside the Custer State Park of South Dakota in United States, Sylvan Lake is often called the "crown jewel" of this park. This lake was created in 1881, when Theodore Reder built the Sylvan Lake Water Dam. This lake area is a favourite picnic area among the locals as well as the visitors. Activities like rock climbing, boating, swimming, and hiking are quite popular in this area. This lake was also featured in one of the Disney movies, called the National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

An ideal Custer trip includes top things to do in Custer like Crazy Horse Memorial, 1880 Train, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park and Iron Mountain Road.

Local travel guides will amplify your fun in the city as they walk you around the major attractions. You can book Custer tours for such assistance.

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Oomph up your visit by adding the best hotels in Custer like Super 8 Custer/crazy Horse Area, Calamity Peak Lodge, Bavarian Inn and Days Inn Custer.

Choose from variety of exclusive Custer vacation packages for your next visit or create own own. Check out the various options for how to reach Custer and finish off your vacation package by booking the ideal transfer.

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